LAHORE: The Punjab government has extended Section 144 across the province from October 06 to 15 amid concerns of threat to public order and life and property of citizens, ARY News reported.
According to a notification issued by the Punjab Home Department, gatherings, processions and assemblies of five or more people at a public place, highways and open spaces have been prohibited under section 144.
The carrying and display of all types of arms at public places, has also been prohibited. Encouraging or inciting people to participate in illegal gatherings also banned under the order.
The ban will not apply to wedding ceremonies, funeral prayers, burials, mosques and other places of worship. Courts, government institutions and events held with official permission have also been exempted. The restrictions will not apply to law enforcement and security personnel deployed on official duty.
Punjab Home Secretary has notified the restrictions under Section 144(6) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898.
The Punjab Home Department said that protection of the lives and property of citizens remains the government’s foremost priority.
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